The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Amtrak resumes service between Toronto and New York & a new Amex Offer for Lordco Auto Parts + MORE Jul 12th
Here's your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Amtrak has resumed service to Toronto from New York after a two year hiatus. The Maple Leaf service operates daily with six stops on the Canadian portion of the rout.... More »
Scientists discover new species of feather stars with 20 'arms' - Business Insider + MORE Aug 12th
Scientists discover new species of feather stars with 20 'arms' Business InsiderMysterious creature with 20 arms discovered in Antarctica, pic surfaces InshortsStrawberry feather star discovered in Antarctica, researchers say USA TODAYScientists Discover 20-Arm 'Anta.... More »
OFFER EXTENDED: 35,000 welcome points on the RBC Avion Visa Cards + MORE Apr 20th
The 35,000 point welcome bonuses on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege and the RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card have now been be extended to May 15. What is best about these welcome bonuses is that they are awarded on approval - no minimum spend, no spend this much eac.... More »
When banks cash your same cheque twice, you may be on the hook to pay + MORE Apr 2nd
Business owners Stefan Marten and Pearl Scott-Marten had to fight to get money back from their credit union after several of the couple's employees cashed their paycheques twice using increasingly popular banking apps that allow cheques to be deposited with a photo..... More »
Are rent loans the answer to rising rent costs? + MORE Sep 26th
If you have the money saved for the first-and-last-month deposit, you can use that towards rent. But if you don’t, and need to move quickly, what can you do? There are the traditional methods of borrowing from friends, family or various financial products like credit cards or a line of credit. But.... More »
Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards Revealed
– RewardsCanada.ca
Travel Rewards Credit Cards are the prized possession of the vast majority of Canadians, providing would be travellers with thousands of dollars worth of travel perks and privileges each year. For over 10 years Rewards Canada has been helping Canadians sift through the more than 75 travel rewards credit card offerings with its annual Travel Rewards Credit Card Ranking.This year’s ranking reflects some significant changes that swept across the industry in 2017. The biggest and most exciting came with the introduction of the new ‘Millennial’ themed American Express Cobalt card.“The Cobalt card exploded onto the scene in late September and is an absolute game changer,” says Patrick Sojka, founder of RewardsCanada.ca. “No other card offers the same combination of sign-up bonuses, conversion options, premium insurance benefits and an exceptionally high earn rate on the Food and Drink category. It’s a no brainer for this year’s Best Overall travel rewards card and knocks its sibling — the American Express Gold card, off the throne…Bell Canada alert prompts RCMP, privacy watchdog to investigate data breach
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ The RCMP has launched an investigation into a data breach at Bell Canada that appears to have compromised customer names and email addresses, but no credit card or banking information.
Media reports put the number at about 100,000 but RCMP spokeswoman Stephanie Dumoulin, at the police force’s national division in Ottawa, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner said that they couldn’t disclose details.
“We are following up with Bell to obtain information regarding what took place and what they are doing to mitigate the situation, and to determine follow up actions,” said the federal privacy watchdog’s spokeswoman Tobi Cohen.
Bell Canada’s representatives have alerted customers who were affected, but didn’t answer questions about how many customers were impacted, when the breach occurred, or if the data release was related to an earlier breach last year.
Bell also told customers that additional security, authentication and identification requirements have been implemented…
Media reports put the number at about 100,000 but RCMP spokeswoman Stephanie Dumoulin, at the police force’s national division in Ottawa, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner said that they couldn’t disclose details.
“We are following up with Bell to obtain information regarding what took place and what they are doing to mitigate the situation, and to determine follow up actions,” said the federal privacy watchdog’s spokeswoman Tobi Cohen.
Bell Canada’s representatives have alerted customers who were affected, but didn’t answer questions about how many customers were impacted, when the breach occurred, or if the data release was related to an earlier breach last year.
Bell also told customers that additional security, authentication and identification requirements have been implemented…
January 23 Update: Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards, Double Stars Day on Wednesday and Hilton Winter Sale
– RewardsCanada.ca
Today is one of the biggest days of the year for Rewards Canada – it’s the day we release our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings. This is our 10th Annual ranking and to the best of our knowledge, the longest running of any credit card rankings in Canada. This year sees some category updates and we crown a new overall winner! We’ve already had a separate post about it and of course the main feature page for the rankings so we won’t go into any more detail here. Check them out here.Tomorrow is Double Stars day for Starbucks Rewards membersAmerican Express Membership Rewards is having a sale on gift cards – select cards are being offered for up to 50% less points. Normally we aren’t huge fans of redeeming for gift cards with this program but some of them are a really good value with the sale. Check it out here.Posts since our last update:Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards Revealed Travel Rewards Credit Cards are the prized possession of the vast majority of Canadians, providing would be travellers with…Travel DealsHilton Winter Sale – Save up to 25% on weekend stays in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa Remember to visit Rewards Canada’s Travel Booking site to book travel directly with many of your favourite airlines, hotels and more! Canadian Bonus Offers Air Canada / Aeroplan- 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on your first online delivery order of $250 or more on the Costco Business Centre…CTV NewsBell Canada alerts customers who may be affected by data breachCTV NewsTORONTO — The RCMP has launched an investigation into a data breach at Bell Canada that appears to have compromised customer names and email addresses, but no credit card or banking information. Media reports put the number at about 100,000 but RCMP …Bell Canada alerts customers after data breachCBC.caall 21 news articles »
CTV NewsBell Canada alerts customers who may be affected by data breachCTV NewsTORONTO — The RCMP has launched an investigation into a data breach at Bell Canada that appears to have compromised customer names and email addresses, but no credit card or banking information. Media reports put the number at about 100,000 but RCMP …Bell Canada alerts customers after data breachCBC.caall 21 news articles »
